masslive.com topics: palmer-town-counciltag:topics.masslive.com,2015:tag/palmer-town-council2015-03-03T20:30:15ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advancePalmer council approves leasing former landfill to solar farm company; $5.7 million in rent projectedtag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.153027512015-02-25T13:29:00Z2015-02-25T13:29:04Z"The useful life of the system is at least 35 years, so if the lease rate was extended for another 10 years, the lease income over the 35 years would be $5,762,943," Palmer Town Manager Charles Blanchard saidJim Russell | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/JimRussell1/index.html
"The useful life of the system is at least 35 years, so if the lease rate was extended for another 10 years, the lease income over the 35 years would be $5,762,943," Palmer Town Manager Charles Blanchard said
Palmer Town Council to consider building private well for homeowner whose water supply 'likely' polluted by former landfilltag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.152389352015-02-17T22:55:00Z2015-02-17T22:56:22ZPalmer Town Manager Charles Blanchard is asking the Town Council to approve $45,000, from its reserves, to fund "design, construction, monitoring of new well at 189 State St."Jim Russell | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/JimRussell1/index.html
Palmer Town Manager Charles Blanchard is asking the Town Council to approve $45,000, from its reserves, to fund "design, construction, monitoring of new well at 189 State St."
School Choice could cost Palmer $425,500, says town managertag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.152374962015-02-17T18:13:00Z2015-02-17T18:13:37Z"One figure that is notable is the large increase in out of district school choice tuition," Palmer Town Manager Charles Blanchard wrote to the councilJim Russell | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/JimRussell1/index.html
"One figure that is notable is the large increase in out of district school choice tuition," Palmer Town Manager Charles Blanchard wrote to the council
Palmer lawyer says he's collected $2 million in delinquent property taxes for towntag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.149473862015-01-14T09:30:00Z2015-01-14T09:30:42ZThe lawyer, Peter A. Brown, said about $1.7 million remains delinquentJim Russell | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/JimRussell1/index.html
The lawyer, Peter A. Brown, said about $1.7 million remains delinquent
Palmer Town Manager Charles Blanchard: Municipal town-wide trash collection best optiontag:www.masslive.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/865.149427012015-01-12T19:47:47Z2015-01-12T22:44:53Z"Data shows that Town-wide trash collection contracted to a single company would be less expensive to our residents," Palmer Town Manager Charles Blanchard wrote to the town council.Jim Russell | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/JimRussell1/index.html
"Data shows that Town-wide trash collection contracted to a single company would be less expensive to our residents," Palmer Town Manager Charles Blanchard wrote to the town council.
Palmer Redevelopment Authority expresses need to revitalize Three Rivers villagetag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.147319442014-12-12T00:00:00Z2014-12-12T03:32:31Z"If you drive through Three Rivers (there are) so many store fronts vacant," the redevelopment authority chairman Alphonse Lasota told the Palmer Town Council.Jim Russell | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/JimRussell1/index.html
"If you drive through Three Rivers (there are) so many store fronts vacant," the redevelopment authority chairman Alphonse Lasota told the Palmer Town Council.
Palmer Town Council says yes to $59,400 payment in lieu of taxes deal with solar firmtag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.144577162014-11-11T16:04:55Z2014-11-11T16:40:03ZThe solar firm plans to break ground next month and expects to begin generating electricity by JulyJim Russell | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/JimRussell1/index.html
The solar firm plans to break ground next month and expects to begin generating electricity by July
Medical marijuana bylaw adopted in Palmer despite previous opposition from some residentstag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.143157802014-10-27T17:32:10Z2014-10-27T17:32:54ZThe ordinance bans any marijuana facility within 500 feet of a private dwelling.Jim Russell | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/JimRussell1/index.html
The ordinance bans any marijuana facility within 500 feet of a private dwelling.
DPW director job requirement change to come before Palmer voterstag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.135416662014-08-01T16:18:49Z2014-08-01T16:39:52Z“The civil engineering degree is pretty restrictive, particularly since the charter is not asking for a professional engineering license, and no engineering is expected to be done by this person,” Palmer Town Manager Charles Blanchard wrote in an email.Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
“The civil engineering degree is pretty restrictive, particularly since the charter is not asking for a professional engineering license, and no engineering is expected to be done by this person,” Palmer Town Manager Charles Blanchard wrote in an email.
Endelson Playground project in Bondsville gets $40,000 boost, playground committee also setting its sights on improving Eager Park in Palmertag:www.masslive.com,2014:/living/index.ssf/8000061.132185552014-07-30T04:18:00Z2014-07-30T04:18:03ZSen. Brewer attended the Town Council's June 9 meeting to formally announce the awarding of the grant.Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
Sen. Brewer attended the Town Council's June 9 meeting to formally announce the awarding of the grant.
Mohegan Sun ending 99-year lease with Northeast Realtytag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.135084772014-07-28T18:20:16Z2014-07-28T23:37:18ZNortheast said that terms of the lease agreement give Mohegan control of the Palmer site for another 90 days, and that during that period Northeast will work to identify possible interested development partners for the site.Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
Northeast said that terms of the lease agreement give Mohegan control of the Palmer site for another 90 days, and that during that period Northeast will work to identify possible interested development partners for the site.
Paul Burns reflects on Palmer Town Council defeattag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.132185002014-06-18T14:03:20Z2014-06-18T14:05:03ZBurns lost his at-large position to newcomer Robert B. Lavoie, who received 715 votes to Burns' 431.Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
Burns lost his at-large position to newcomer Robert B. Lavoie, who received 715 votes to Burns' 431.
Robert Lavoie ousts incumbent Paul Burns for seat on Palmer Town Counciltag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.131628082014-06-11T02:30:00Z2014-06-11T03:13:14ZVoters also rejected a $2.1 million debt exclusion question to repair damaged flooring at Old Mill Pond Elementary School.Jim Russell | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/JimRussell1/index.html
Voters also rejected a $2.1 million debt exclusion question to repair damaged flooring at Old Mill Pond Elementary School.
Palmer town election features races for Town Council, School Committee and debt exclusion questiontag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.131362882014-06-07T13:58:57Z2014-06-07T18:27:06ZPolls will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday in Palmer for the annual town election.Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
Polls will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday in Palmer for the annual town election.
Making the cut in a big way at the Palmer police station dedicationtag:blog.masslive.com,2014:/criesandwhispers/3865.129706132014-05-24T18:19:26Z2014-05-24T18:19:46ZVoters approved the $7.4 million project in 2012.Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
Voters approved the $7.4 million project in 2012.
Palmer police station dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony heldtag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.128208452014-05-03T17:08:46Z2014-05-03T19:35:23ZTours of the station were given until 3 p.m. Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
Tours of the station were given until 3 p.m.
Dedication ceremony and open house for new Palmer police station to be held Saturdaytag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.127886312014-04-30T14:30:19Z2014-04-30T14:30:57ZLong a dream of Police Chief Robert P. Frydryk, the new station became a reality in 2012 when voters endorsed a debt exclusion for it. Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
Long a dream of Police Chief Robert P. Frydryk, the new station became a reality in 2012 when voters endorsed a debt exclusion for it.
James Ostrout hired as recreation director in Palmertag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.125369582014-03-28T16:47:52Z2014-03-28T17:03:34ZOstrout is the site coordinator for the Cougar's Den after-school program at Converse Middle School.Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
Ostrout is the site coordinator for the Cougar's Den after-school program at Converse Middle School.
Nomination papers available for Palmer town election in Junetag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.124689402014-03-19T20:07:00Z2014-03-19T20:08:02ZThe deadline to obtain and return nomination papers to the town clerk is April 22.Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
The deadline to obtain and return nomination papers to the town clerk is April 22.
Palmer Town Council approves tax increment financing agreement for Detector Technology, changes its meeting timetag:www.masslive.com,2014:/news/index.ssf/865.121760412014-02-11T19:56:57Z2014-02-11T19:56:09ZSeveral councilors also said they would like Northeast Realty representatives to attend a council meeting to give an update on the proposed development at the so-called "triangle" at Thorndike and Shearer streets now that the casino project is off the table.Lori Stabile | Special to The Republicanhttp://connect.masslive.com/user/lstabile/index.html
Several councilors also said they would like Northeast Realty representatives to attend a council meeting to give an update on the proposed development at the so-called "triangle" at Thorndike and Shearer streets now that the casino project is off the table.